Natasha Green wanted a name for her restaurant that was different and representative of her culture , primarily as a means of promoting and inspiring greater appreciation for her heritage . She wanted her business to capture the positive aspects of the Kalinago people ’ s culture and traditions . Having been instrumental in helping to start the process of revitalizing their Kalinago language , she thought that a name centered on that language would create the uniqueness she sought . Initially , the business was named ‘ The Little Canoe- Restaurant ’, however , she decided to rename it , using instead its Kalinago translation , Tilou Kanawa .
Born and raised in the Kalinago community of the Commonwealth of Dominica , from a very young age Natasha became involved with community groups and local initiatives and was even then , pursuing small business ventures . In 2008 , she enrolled at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus to pursue an Undergraduate Degree in the field of Sociology , with the hope of strengthening her skills and capacity to assist with the development of her community . During that period ,
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